Circus Collection (#5)

Clown on Empty Seats, 1947 (oil on board)
823006 Clown on Empty Seats, 1947 (oil on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 25.5x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown on Empty Seats. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on board

Clown with Drum, (oil on canvas laid down on panel)
823005 Clown with Drum, (oil on canvas laid down on panel) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30x24.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown with Drum. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Street performers in India, 1900 (photo)
5315093 Street performers in India, 1900 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. India)

Mi-Careme on the Paris boulevards (engraving)
8631269 Mi-Careme on the Paris boulevards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mi-Careme, a traditional French carnival on the Paris boulevards)

Scene from the opera, Pagliacci, at Covent Garden (engraving)
8631606 Scene from the opera, Pagliacci, at Covent Garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the opera, Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo)

Abacus, Acrobat, Adjutant, Albatross, Alembic, Alpaca, Ambulance, Andiron, Angel-fish, Animals, Ant-eater
8650086 Abacus, Acrobat, Adjutant, Albatross, Alembic, Alpaca, Ambulance, Andiron, Angel-fish, Animals, Ant-eater, Antelope (engraving) by German School

Clown, Coach, Coast, Coast, Crack, Crane, Crane, Crank, Crawl, Creek, Crock, Crook (engraving)
8650014 Clown, Coach, Coast, Coast, Crack, Crane, Crane, Crank, Crawl, Creek, Crock, Crook (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown, Coach, Coast)

Pierrot and Pierrette (colour litho)
8656902 Pierrot and Pierrette (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot and Pierrette. Two's company, three's none)

The Zeynard's Liliput-Speciality Troupe (b/w photo)
8655994 The Zeynard's Liliput-Speciality Troupe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zeynard's Liliput-Speciality Troupe)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Waitaki Dam (colour litho)
8657528 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Waitaki Dam (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waitaki Dam)

William Frederick Wallett, English clown (engraving)
8676648 William Frederick Wallett, English clown (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Frederick Wallett (1806-1892), English clown

Gavarni in London: Acrobats (litho)
8670154 Gavarni in London: Acrobats (litho) by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acrobats. Illustration for Gavarni in London)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670071 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A fantasy in Morocco, equestrian entertainment, practiced mainly by the Berberes of the Maghreb
ELD4841550 A fantasy in Morocco, equestrian entertainment, practiced mainly by the Berberes of the Maghreb, in which riders do aerobatic exercises loading and unloading their arms

Bear Montreur dancing one of these plantigrades: engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the book " Voyage aux
PCT4262589 Bear Montreur dancing one of these plantigrades: engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the book " Voyage aux Pyrenees" by Hippolyte Taine

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220261 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Letter P: Pleasure, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217297 Letter P: Pleasure, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants" Full alphabet illustrative by Theophile

Letter Y: Yatagan, jambes en Y, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217255 Letter Y: Yatagan, jambes en Y, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants" Full alphabet illustrative by

The alteration - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219848 The alteration - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

In Fauves - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950433 In Fauves - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Detail of capiteau representing acrobats contorsionists, church Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre) in Aulnay (17470)
JEB4943173 Detail of capiteau representing acrobats contorsionists, church Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre) in Aulnay (17470), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 164, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4875303 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 164, Satirique en Couleurs, 1908_5_17: Les peches clericaux: l'avarice - Anticlericalism - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg opposee au peuple

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 16, Satirique en N & B, 1905_7_16: L'amnistie - Anticlericalism
ICA4874161 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 16, Satirique en N & B, 1905_7_16: L'amnistie - Anticlericalism, Music, Percussion - Eg avec reactionaries

Warriors demonstrating their skill and skill as a rider, Great Plains - Native American horsemanship - Plains warriors
NWI4889684 Warriors demonstrating their skill and skill as a rider, Great Plains - Native American horsemanship - Plains warriors demonstrating skilled horsemanship on the Great Plains

The Saint Ovide Fair was held in Paris every August at the Place Louis XV (now place de la Concorde)
FLO4656978 The Saint Ovide Fair was held in Paris every August at the Place Louis XV (now place de la Concorde). It was famous for its billiards hall, dance performances by Nicolet, booths

France, Haute-Normandie, Seine-Maritime (76), Elbeuf: Le cirque theatre, 1900
LUX4811507 France, Haute-Normandie, Seine-Maritime (76), Elbeuf: Le cirque theatre, 1900; (add.info.: France, Haute-Normandie, Seine-Maritime (76), Elbeuf: Le cirque theatre

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: The cathedrale of Tours, the winter circus, 1885
LUX4806554 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: The cathedrale of Tours, the winter circus, 1885; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: The cathedrale of Tours

Letter Y: Forked trunk, horned goat, candlesticks with two beaks: large and small Y, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214802 Letter Y: Forked trunk, horned goat, candlesticks with two beaks: large and small Y, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Letters C D: horse, kite, dog, pig, clown, cooking, diligence, dancers, camel, dominoes, masonry
DUV4208304 Letters C D: horse, kite, dog, pig, clown, cooking, diligence, dancers, camel, dominoes, masonry. Engraving in ABC of toys', 1931 (engraving) by Neziere

Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print)
DUV4202592 Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Letter X: Little boy making the wheel, a real phenix: an X, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214808 Letter X: Little boy making the wheel, a real phenix: an X, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Architectural elevation and plan of a Roman basilica and circus of Caracalla. Copperplate engraving by J
FLO4593573 Architectural elevation and plan of a Roman basilica and circus of Caracalla. Copperplate engraving by J. Roffe from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Portrait in women's clothing circus artist Lulu, Cannon Man
3563344 Portrait in women's clothing circus artist Lulu, Cannon Man; (add.info.: Great Britain 1865-1870 Photographer: London Stereoscopic And Photographic Company); Alinari Archives, Florence

Street entertainer balancing on his head on a table. Accompanied by a fiddler and a young boy dancing a jig
FLO4677648 Street entertainer balancing on his head on a table. Accompanied by a fiddler and a young boy dancing a jig. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris

Art. Entertainment. Circus Darius. Poster, France, 1924. (poster)
3434437 Art. Entertainment. Circus Darius. Poster, France, 1924. (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Cirque Darius. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment. Circus Darius)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Bois de Boulogne - A man with a cap made of monocycle, 1900
LUX4770003 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Bois de Boulogne - A man with a cap made of monocycle, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Bois de Boulogne, a man with a cap made of monocycle, 1900
LUX4769994 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Bois de Boulogne, a man with a cap made of monocycle, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Bois de Boulogne

Art. Entertainment. Circus. Clown training an elephant. Imagery "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany
3434992 Art. Entertainment. Circus. Clown training an elephant. Imagery "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Cirque)

Ludgate Circus from the bottom of Fleet Street, looking up Ludgate Hill, 1850
3330995 Ludgate Circus from the bottom of Fleet Street, looking up Ludgate Hill, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Ludgate Circus from the bottom of Fleet Street)

Piccadilly Circus, London, City of Westminster, England in 1910. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures
3058435 Piccadilly Circus, London, City of Westminster, England in 1910. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Les wolves du cirque d'hiver de Paris, le tamer Rudesindo Roche - composition de dessins d'un nature by Louis
PCT4294464 Les wolves du cirque d'hiver de Paris, le tamer Rudesindo Roche - composition de dessins d'un nature by Louis Bombled

Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800
FLO4576634 Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800. Plan showing the oval arena, entrances and raked stands

Letter E and F (elephant, staircase, coin and postman, fork, rifle, whip), c.1920 (print)
DUV4202549 Letter E and F (elephant, staircase, coin and postman, fork, rifle, whip), c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

J as a juggler. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198201 J as a juggler. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century. Abeedaire consists of 25 advertising images

Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s
NWI4759656 Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.; (add.info.: Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Huge tent of P.T. Barnum's American Museum and Menagerie, 1850s
NWI4759677 Huge tent of P.T. Barnum's American Museum and Menagerie, 1850s.; (add.info.: Huge tent of P.T. Barnum's American Museum and Menagerie, 1850s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Acrobat performance of the American Brothers and Levater Lee Family, 1850s
NWI4759646 Acrobat performance of the American Brothers and Levater Lee Family, 1850s.; (add.info.: Acrobat performance of the American Brothers and Levater Lee Family)

Letter E, F, G and H: Saint Eloi (Saint-Eloi, Eloi de Noyon, ca. 588-659)
DUV4204062 Letter E, F, G and H: Saint Eloi (Saint-Eloi, Eloi de Noyon, ca. 588-659), Fanfan la Tulip (character of the song written by Emile Debraux)

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Step right up and enter the magical world of the circus. 🎪✨ From Elsie on Hassan to Laura Knight's stunning artwork, every corner is filled with wonder. The enchantment continues as we explore Wombwells Menagerie, where exotic creatures captivate our imagination. As night falls in London's Piccadilly Circus during the swinging 1960s, a dazzling display of lights illuminates the cityscape. Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Campaign poster takes flight, reminding us that even in this bustling metropolis, dreams can soar high above. But amidst all the excitement, a little child asks "Please, Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas?" Matania's heartwarming illustration reminds us that joy and innocence are at the heart of this spectacle. Traveling back in time brings us face to face with ancient Roman costumes and their grandeur. We marvel at their elaborate attire as they perform death-defying feats under the big top. And who could forget about the flea circus? A miniature marvel that proves size doesn't matter when it comes to entertainment. These tiny performers defy expectations and leave audiences astounded. The sideshow posters beckon us closer; one featuring Celesta Geyer known as Jolly Dolly Dimple captures our attention. Her talents amaze spectators as she showcases her unique skills within this vibrant world of oddities and curiosities. Stepping into Piccadilly Circus in 1956 transports us back to an era filled with nostalgia. The hustle and bustle of city life intertwines with laughter and applause from delighted onlookers - a true feast for all senses. Taking inspiration from General Lew Wallace's epic tale Ben-Hur, we witness chariot races unfold before our eyes. The thunderous hooves pounding against ancient sands create an adrenaline-fueled atmosphere like no other. Finally, we find ourselves once again surrounded by neon lights in Piccadilly Circus at night.